Pecan-and-Dill-Crusted Salmon

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• 1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb.) boneless, skinless side of salmon
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Parchment paper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. Pulse first 4 ingredients in a food processor 5 or 6 times or until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper; place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spread pecan mixture over salmon. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or just until salmon flakes with a fork.